What’s happening in Bratislava in February? Carnival celebrations, romantic Valentine’s Day, but also stories about what the magic of love used to be like. We bring you tips for the top events in Bratislava and what you can experience in our capital city.
1. Bratislava Carnival
2. Valentine’s Day Cruise
3. Pezinok Wine Cellars
4. Drum N Bass Pilates
5. ČSOB Winter Series
6. Eden Party
7. Flea Market
8. Brutal Bratislava
9. Architecture and Design Night
10. SAXOPHOBIA Bratislava
11. History of Witchcraft Love Magic
12. Where to Take Your Kids in Bratislava?
13. You can find tips for the best places on our Instagram
February brings carnival celebrations to the streets of Bratislava. You can enjoy them at Main Square, Franciscan Square, the courtyard of the Old Town Hall, and the Bratislava City Museum. There will be music, dancing, a carnival parade, and masks, which have always been part of carnival celebrations. The day will begin with a program especially for families with children, and in the afternoon, a large carnival parade in masks will set off through the city. The carnival will culminate in the evening at Main Square with concerts, dancing, and revelry. In addition, you can enjoy carnival delicacies throughout the day.
This year’s Valentine’s Day cannot go without a romantic Valentine’s Cruise on the Danube. After boarding, the staff will welcome you with a glass of sparkling spumante from Italy, followed by a gourmet dinner. In addition to great food and a pleasant atmosphere, you can look forward to unforgettable views of Bratislava at night. So if you don’t know how to surprise your loved one on Valentine’s Day, try this romantic cruise.
We have another tip on how to spend Valentine’s Day. On this day, the best winemakers in Pezinok will open the doors of their cellars to invite you for a glass of good wine. The ticket includes a tasting glass with a mark, a taster’s guide with a map, a bonus coupon for the purchase of wine worth €7, and a starter pack of 60 tasting tokens. Couples tickets will also be available at a discounted price.
Pilates with a party atmosphere? It’s a combination of fresh contemporary Pilates with an energetic drum and bass playlist that is guaranteed to get your blood pumping. This is Drum N Bass Pilates, and you won’t want to miss it. Be sure to give it a try, it’s more fun than you might expect.
In February, you can also take part in the winter series of Bratislava’s biggest marathon, for which the organizers have prepared four editions of the race. Once again, there will be children’s races, a 5 km race, and a 10 km race. As always, the races start in the morning, with the children’s races kicking off the February winter series. Don’t forget, everyone gets a medal. If you can’t participate in the race on a specific day, you can do it virtually.
Are you in the mood for a great party? On February 21, Neptune Club has prepared the third edition of the EDEN party, a world of green oasis, music, dance, and unforgettable moments. Get ready for a night packed with Afro, Indie, Melodic, and Tech rhythms. The third edition of the EDEN event will feature Florida-based DJ and producer FoundSound alongside D.K.O, Sofyana, and Domya.
A flea market where everyone can find something they like. If you are a fan of second-hand fashion, you will definitely find original treasures at this popular flea market that you won’t find in regular stores. In addition, you can also find handmade producers, confectioners, bakers, coffee sellers, and snack vendors. Those who visit Burzoblšák regularly know that they will always find skilled producers selling their products at symbolic prices.
Don’t miss Peter Szalay’s lecture on the iconic but controversial legacy of Bratislava’s brutalism. Do you know any buildings in Bratislava that were built in this style? Do you know what this style actually means? What stories do its buildings hide? And which buildings has Bratislava already lost? You will learn all this at the Brutal Bratislava lecture.
Let’s stay with architecture for a moment. This year, you can once again enjoy a night full of architecture, urbanism, and design. This is a student project that presents the most interesting works created at the Faculty of Architecture over the last semester to the public. The entire faculty building will be transformed into an exhibition space for students to showcase the results of their work. There will also be interesting discussions and lectures.
More than 100 saxophonists from all over Europe will meet in Bratislava to expand their skills under the guidance of top lecturers from Germany, France, Spain, the Netherlands, Italy, and Slovakia. All this will take place at the Academy of Performing Arts. In addition, the organizers have prepared two exceptional public concerts where you can enjoy various styles—from the Renaissance through Baroque and Romanticism to contemporary compositions and Slovak premieres.
Do you know how love potions and foods were prepared in the past? What herbs and symbols were used? What did they actually mean and how was their power used in the past? What role did medieval witches and folk healers play? You will learn all this in an interesting lecture by the well-known ethnologist and historian Katarína Nádaská. In addition, you will also learn the difference between love and erotic magic, gain insight into the secrets of old recipes and rituals, and learn how they were used to awaken passion, strengthen feelings, and win the heart of a loved one.
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